Strawberry Shortcake
At a glance
- Possible side effects
- Dry MouthDry Eyes
About Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake is a hybrid made by crossing Juliet with Strawberry Diesel. It built a following in US markets for its dessert-style flavor and is a familiar pick for fans of fruity strains.
The aroma is sweet strawberry with a soft, creamy finish that recalls the cake it is named after, plus a faint fuel note from the Diesel side. Buds tend to be dense and bright green with orange hairs and plenty of trichomes. Myrcene often supports the ripe fruit notes, caryophyllene adds a gentle spice, and limonene can bring a sweet, citrusy brightness.
Strawberry Shortcake is commonly described as relaxed, happy and euphoric. People often choose it for evenings, when a calm body feel and a cheerful mood fit a movie or a quiet hangout. THC usually ranges from 18% to 24%, with little CBD, and potency varies by grower and batch.
Strawberry Shortcake can suit people who like sweet, dessert-inspired flavors. Start low, go slow, and check the lab results on the package, as THC can vary between batches. Use WhereLeaf to find Strawberry Shortcake at licensed dispensaries and delivery services near you.
Strawberry Shortcake terpene profile
Terpenes are the natural oils that give each strain its smell and taste. Listed from most to least dominant.
Smells like: Earthy, musky, ripe fruit
Also found in: Mango, hops, lemongrass, thyme
The most common terpene in cannabis. Strains led by myrcene are often described as relaxing and heavy.
Smells like: Peppery, spicy, woody
Also found in: Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon
Gives strains a spicy kick. Common in kush, cookies and gelato lines.
Smells like: Citrus, lemon, orange peel
Also found in: Lemon and orange rinds, juniper
Behind most citrus flavors. Strains rich in limonene are often described as bright and upbeat.
Strawberry Shortcake family tree
Growing Strawberry Shortcake
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Flowering time
- 8-9 weeks
- Plant height
- Medium
- Yield
- Medium
Only grow where home growing is legal, and follow local plant limits.
Strawberry Shortcake compared with its parents
How is Strawberry Shortcake different from Strawberry Diesel?
Both test at about the same THC (around 21%). Strawberry Shortcake is more often described as euphoric. Strawberry Diesel is better known for feeling uplifted.
For adults of legal age. Not medical advice. THC and CBD vary by grower and batch — check the product label. Effects vary by person. Start low, go slow, and never drive high.
